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May 2, 2014 5:11 PM

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Auto Exotic Rental off San Felipe in the Galleria area says all of their cars are available for rent, and they have special OTC deals.
The most expensive vehicle right now to rent is a Lamborghini Aventador, which will run you $5,000 a day, plus gas and mileage. The cheapest vehicle? A Cadillac Escalade, which you can rent for $250. less

Auto Exotic Rental off San Felipe in the Galleria area says all of their cars are available for rent, and they have special OTC deals.
The most expensive vehicle right now to rent is a Lamborghini Aventador, ... more

Photo: Auto Exotic Rentals

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Athena Gun Club is a great place to blow off some steam after a hard day at the convention. Since OTC is during the week, the waits during the day and evening to get a shooting lane shouldn't be so bad.

Athena Gun Club is a great place to blow off some steam after a hard day at the convention. Since OTC is during the week, the waits during the day and evening to get a shooting lane shouldn't be so bad.

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Tuesday night in The Woodlands. The venue is near where the new Exxon Mobil corporate campus will be.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Tuesday night in The Woodlands. The venue is near where the new Exxon Mobil corporate campus will be.

Photo: Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images

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There are two Topgolf locations in Houston if can't make it out to one of our sprawling golf courses, which probably don't serve booze and food like Topgolf does. Or have fancy nightclub lights.

There are two Topgolf locations in Houston if can't make it out to one of our sprawling golf courses, which probably don't serve booze and food like Topgolf does. Or have fancy nightclub lights.

Photo: Michael Starghill Jr.

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Beer aficionados will fall in love with Houston's craft beer scene. Places like Hay Merchant, Mongoose Vs. Cobra, and Flying Saucer should set you right.

Beer aficionados will fall in love with Houston's craft beer scene. Places like Hay Merchant, Mongoose Vs. Cobra, and Flying Saucer should set you right.

If you get sick of suits, hit up Barbarella in Midtown to dance with hipsters. You'll alternately feel really old and really normal at the same time.

If you get sick of suits, hit up Barbarella in Midtown to dance with hipsters. You'll alternately feel really old and really normal at the same time.

Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle

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The Arms Room in League City will let you shoot any weapon in this wall for a $25 rental fee. You have to pay for the ammo though.

The Arms Room in League City will let you shoot any weapon in this wall for a $25 rental fee. You have to pay for the ammo though.

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Mike Hildebrand Co-Owner The Place Upstairs store looks over the eclectic mix of items for sale at the store. This is a great store off Main St. which has plenty of things that will make great conversation pieces for your office, if you dare. less

Mike Hildebrand Co-Owner The Place Upstairs store looks over the eclectic mix of items for sale at the store. This is a great store off Main St. which has plenty of things that will make great conversation ... more

The Houston Astros won't be in town this week, but you could always take a tour of the stadium.

The Houston Astros won't be in town this week, but you could always take a tour of the stadium.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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The once a week special of chickpea-flour fried chicken shown at Pondicheri, 2800 Kirby, in West Ave. If you get tired of steak, hit up this Indian cuisine heavy-hitter, though getting tired of steak doesn't seem possible. less

The once a week special of chickpea-flour fried chicken shown at Pondicheri, 2800 Kirby, in West Ave. If you get tired of steak, hit up this Indian cuisine heavy-hitter, though getting tired of steak doesn't ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Use the METRORail for destinations off Main St. while in Houston. Don't worry, it's not always this packed.

Use the METRORail for destinations off Main St. while in Houston. Don't worry, it's not always this packed.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Uber driver Brian Walts participates in the ride sharing services that just launched this week on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Houston. You're probably taking a cab most places but you should see what all the fuss is about Uber. less

Uber driver Brian Walts participates in the ride sharing services that just launched this week on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Houston. You're probably taking a cab most places but you should see what all the fuss ... more

Right now whisky bar Reserve 101 off Caroline across from the House of Blues has a 34-year-old Port Ellen whisky that goes for $300 a shot, and 1981 Dalmore that will run you $200, if you really feel like maxing out that expense account here in town. less

Right now whisky bar Reserve 101 off Caroline across from the House of Blues has a 34-year-old Port Ellen whisky that goes for $300 a shot, and 1981 Dalmore that will run you $200, if you really feel like ... more

Photo: Reserve 101

Right now whisky bar Reserve 101 off Caroline across from the House... Photo-6251651.85105 - Houston Chronicle

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Joey Williams, beer department manager at Spec's, 2410 Smith, talks to customers in the Texas beer section. Before you leave town you should stock up on Karbach and Saint Arnold's Beer.

Joey Williams, beer department manager at Spec's, 2410 Smith, talks to customers in the Texas beer section. Before you leave town you should stock up on Karbach and Saint Arnold's Beer.